January 20, 2009

Looking for a camp for the end of August? Take a look at iCamp at the LSJCC in Newton. Kids can learn about Graphic Design; Animation and Digital Video Production; Video Game Creation; Robotics. And have free swim from 4-5... For about $600/week. If you need a fun activity for those usually dead zone weeks of August, take a look at iCamp.

August 21, 2008

The NYT covers a few not so light summer releases to add to your beach tote. The Cure for Grief by Nellie Hermann looks especially haunting. ("The debut novel from Nellie Hermann tells the story of a suburban New England Jewish family faced with a series of tragedies.")

May 28, 2008

The Trustees of
Reservations is launching a new educational program for young children
based at its picturesque Powisset Farm in Dover. “Seedlings,” a
hands-on, educational program for children age 5-7, is designed to open
up the world of agriculture to young children. Participants will learn
aboutlocally grown food from the field; harvest vegetables from our new
Seedlings garden for their daily snack; and enjoy story time and other
fun, educational activities.

According to Wil Bullock, the
Trustees’ Urban Agriculture Community coordinator, “There is a growing
disconnect between food and land in America. We hope that Seedlings
participants will learn about the importance of farmland in their daily
lives by connecting directly with roots, leaves and other edibles at
the farm. It’s a lot of fun and an important foundation of knowledge
for young people.”

The Trustees are leaders in farmland
preservation in Massachusetts, having preserved more than 50 farms in
just the past 10 years. The Trustees also offer agricultural programs
for children at Appleton Farms in Ipswich and at Weir River Farm in
Hingham.

Powisset Farm is the Trustees’ base of operation in the
Charles River Valley. It is located on Powisset Street in Dover,
adjacent to the Hale Reservation. With more than 100 acres of fields
and forests, the farm supports a 200-share Community Supported
Agriculture Program while also growing food for donation to area food
pantries. Last year, the Trustees donated 16,000 pounds of food from
Powisset Farm for hunger relief, with plans to donate more this year.

Enrollment
in Seedlings is limited. The three-day program runs from 9 a.m.-noon on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Seedlings will be offered each week
between June 24 and Aug. 14. For more information about the program,
please contact Bullock at 781-784-0567, ext. 7012. For more information
about Powisset Farm or how to become a CSA shareholder, please call
508-785-0339.

from the website: "Join us for an exciting week, preparing for and going on a "Spanish Vacation" We’ll get all our things ready, including our passport, and take off to Spanish speaking countries around the world! Come play games, sing songs and make crafts, while learning Spanish and all about different countries that speak the language."

March 31, 2008

Registration information for Millennium 2008 is now posted on this web site. Registration forms will be sent to all Dover and Sherborn children entering grades 4, 5, and 6. Come and see the new and returning activities that are being offered. Call (508) 785-0722 with any questions.

January 15, 2008

For your planning purposes these are this summer’s enrichment program dates. Please check back with us mid March for exciting new and familiar program offerings. Registration information will be posted on this web site and sent to all Dover and Sherborn children entering grades 4, 5, and 6. As always feel free to call our office at (508) 785-0722 with any questions.

January 09, 2008

Nobles Day Camp/Owl's Nest Open House Date: 1/13/2008 Time: 11:00AM - 1:00PM Join us for tours, question and answer periods, short video and craft activities. This is a drop in format to learn more about camp.

June 10, 2007

Each day includes: 25 minute on-ice lesson and 25 minute on-ice practice time, and 1 hour of off-ice activities including crafts, games and more!!

Mini Clinics are offered to children ages 6 and up who are interested in learning the basic skills necessary to enjoy recreational skating or to improve their skills for hockey or figure skating. The program features an on-ice session which consists of a 25 minute lesson and a 25 minute practice time. Also included is an hour of off-ice activities including crafts, games and fun!

Skates are available free of charge on a first come first serve basis. HECC certified helmets are strongly recommended. Skaters should wear warm comfortable clothing and mittens or gloves to class.

Price: $7/child for non-members, $5/child for members - both for unlimited amount of time!
(No charge for Adults) Yearly membership fee of $15 is available to everyone!!
More info at: http://johnsmithsoccer.com/indoor/zigzagzone.asp
They have camps and birthday parties too!

March 10, 2007

Children will have the opportunity to investigate a make-believe crime scene; create exciting new games; design boats, hovercrafts and gliders; and transform ordinary household items into extraordinary inventions when the Club Invention program arrives at Dover this summer.

The program, hosted by Dover-Sherborn Community Education, is scheduled for Aug. 6-10 at Dover-Sherborn High School. [from Dover Sherborn Press article below...] Club Invention will also be offered in the following towns:
Holliston, Hopkington, Littleton, Marlborough, Medway, Norfolk, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley, Westford

March 07, 2007

Hale's Vacation Camp is offered during February vacation
and/or April vacation to individuals or groups. Groups are made up of 6-12
participants from agencies or organizations, and registered as a group
February
Vacation Program

March 03, 2007

Hale Reservation's Membership Beach: ...."More than 'just a beach,' the unique Family Membership program offers a relaxed family environment featuring a wide variety of structures activities and programs for all ages. From tots to seniors, from swimming to cookouts, Family Membership truly has something for everyone.

With access to 110 acres of unspoiled woodlands, winding hiking trails, a private beach on scenic Noanet pond, and the many daily activities and water sports lead by our trained staff, your family can be as busy or as laid back as they choose Membership Beach is a private beach environment open to members only, seven days a week from the Saturday before Memorial Day to Labor Day, for one low all inclusive fee. Numbers are limited to 500." ....

February 28, 2007

From now until about mid-March, the sap will be collected and brought to the farm’s sugar shack, where the sap will be boiled down and turned into something that makes pancakes, waffles and French toast all the more special. Seeing the process from bucket to bottle will be a part of the Maple Magic Day set for Saturday, March 3, at the farm from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
See article in Dover Sherborn Press at: http://www.townonline.com/dover/homepage/8998904556536463359
More info at: http://natickfarm.org/

The Natick Community Organic Farm also has popular summer and vacation camp programs, hosts birthday parties as well as other classes during the school year.

February 27, 2007

Create a Cook in Newton has a drop in program called "Do it yourself cake decorating" so you can decorate cakes ($8 or $14), cupcakes ($3) Mon-Fri from 11-6 or Sat 10-6. The facility is gorgeous and everyone in the two cooking classes we saw were having a blast making yummy smelling things! Great for rainy days to get them out of the house!

August 19, 2006

Mass Horticulture Society's Elm Bank in Wellesley [Rte 16 - 900 Washington St] has some fun programs for kids for ages 3+. Beautiful setting and close by! Weezie’s Garden for Children features an array of smaller gardens, each with its own theme and different way of engaging the senses. Located off the main path, each smaller spiral gives visitors the opportunity to plant, water, or interact in some way with the garden’s elements. Join us in this wonderfully engaging space for summer activities!Craft classes, storytelling, music, and “Caterpillar Club” nature walks through Elm Bank will help young children learn to love the natural world around them. Classes include:

August 16, 2006

Nobles has the best day camp ever! Close by in Dedham off Rte 109. Before and after care if you need it, family nights, 3 beautiful swimming pools, archery, rocks & ropes and more! Kids adore it! Consider extended afternoons just to make pickup easy - your children swim instead of waiting in the loading areas! Amazing counselors, ribbons and choices!

March 09, 2005

Creative Movement & Arts is a great place for classes up to age 8. They have infant, gymnastics, ballet, spanish, music and art classes. The birthday parties are super fun and let the parents relax. The facility is gorgeous with two HUGE playrooms with climbing structures and one smaller mirrored wall room.

The teachers are great and my kids loved it there! They are part of Bright Horizons and post most of the information on their website at (website is being revamped 4/28/08 - call (781) 449-2707 for info) http://centers.brighthorizons.com/CMAC/index.cfm They are located in the office park behind the new Needham Public Library.